2022 HP ENVY 17 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the 2022 HP ENVY 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

2022 HP ENVY 17 Pros

Reasons that 2022 HP ENVY 17 is better than Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2.

Upgradable memory

The 2022 HP ENVY 17 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 since it has onboard memory.

Memory2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR5
30% larger display

The 2022 HP ENVY 17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 30% larger than the 13.3-inch Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2.

Display size
2022 HP ENVY 17
17.3-inch
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
13.3-inch

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 Pros

Reasons that Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is better than 2022 HP ENVY 17.

Supports faster memory

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 supports a faster memory speed than the 2022 HP ENVY 17. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2022 HP ENVY 17.

Memory type and speed
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
2022 HP ENVY 17 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 52% lighter

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 weighed 2.67 pounds, 52% lighter than the 5.49 pounds 2022 HP ENVY 17.

Weight2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Pound
5.49 lbs.
2.67 lbs.
Kilogram
2.49 kg
1.21 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2022 HP ENVY 17 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2.

Similar CPU performance

Both laptops has a similar multi-core CPU performance score.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 - Intel Core i7-1270P
9,328
2022 HP ENVY 17 - Intel Core i7-1260P
9,170
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2022 HP ENVY 17
32 GB
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
32 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2022 HP ENVY 17 Price
HP Envy 17T 2022 Laptop, i7-1260P 12th gen, 16GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, 17.3" FHD Touch, Thunderbolt 4, Win 11 PRO, WiFi 6E, B&O Audio, Intel Xe Graphics, Silver, 64GB Tech Warehouse Flashdrive
HP Envy 17T 2022 Laptop, i7-1260P 12th gen, 16GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, 17.3" FHD Touch, Thunderbolt 4, Win 11 PRO, WiFi 6E, B&O Audio, Intel Xe Graphics, Silver, 64GB Tech Warehouse Flashdrive
By HP
$1,099.00
2022 HP Envy Laptop 17.3'' FHD IPS Touchscreen 11th Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe Graphics 32GB DDR4 2TB SSD WiFi 6 Fullsize Backlit Keyboard w/ Numpad and FP Reader Win 11 Pro w/32GB USB, Natural Silver
2022 HP Envy Laptop 17.3'' FHD IPS Touchscreen 11th Intel i7-1165G7 Iris Xe Graphics 32GB DDR4 2TB SSD WiFi 6 Fullsize Backlit Keyboard w/ Numpad and FP Reader Win 11 Pro w/32GB USB, Natural Silver
By HP
$1,495.00
2022 HP Envy Laptop 17.3" FHD IPS Touchscreen 10-Core 12th Intel i7-1255U Iris Xe Graphics 64GB DDR4 2TB SSD Thunderbolt 4 Wi-Fi 6E Backlit Keyboard w/FP Reader Windows 11 Pro and 32GB USB Stick
2022 HP Envy Laptop 17.3" FHD IPS Touchscreen 10-Core 12th Intel i7-1255U Iris Xe Graphics 64GB DDR4 2TB SSD Thunderbolt 4 Wi-Fi 6E Backlit Keyboard w/FP Reader Windows 11 Pro and 32GB USB Stick
By HP
$1,152.00
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 Price
Lenovo 2023 Thinkbook 13X Gen 2 Laptop 13.3" WQXGA IPS 400 nits 10-Core 12th Intel i7-1255U 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD Iris Xe Graphics Backlit KB FP Reader WiFi 6E Thunderbolt 4 Win 11 Pro w/ 32GB USB
Lenovo 2023 Thinkbook 13X Gen 2 Laptop 13.3" WQXGA IPS 400 nits 10-Core 12th Intel i7-1255U 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe SSD Iris Xe Graphics Backlit KB FP Reader WiFi 6E Thunderbolt 4 Win 11 Pro w/ 32GB USB
By Lenovo
$1,149.00
Lenovo ThinkBook 13X Gen 2 Laptop 2023 New, 13.3" WQXGA IPS, Intel i7-1255U 10-Core, Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD, Backlit KB, Thunderbolt 4, FP Reader, Wi-Fi 6E, Win11 Pro, COU 32GB USB
Lenovo ThinkBook 13X Gen 2 Laptop 2023 New, 13.3" WQXGA IPS, Intel i7-1255U 10-Core, Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD, Backlit KB, Thunderbolt 4, FP Reader, Wi-Fi 6E, Win11 Pro, COU 32GB USB
By Lenovo
$1,089.00
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 15.6" FHD IPS Display, Intel 10 Core i7-1255U, 40GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, Narrow Bezel, Fingerprint, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, RJ-45, W11P, Business Laptop
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 4 15.6" FHD IPS Display, Intel 10 Core i7-1255U, 40GB RAM, 1TB NVMe, Narrow Bezel, Fingerprint, WiFi 6, Bluetooth, RJ-45, W11P, Business Laptop
By Oemgenuine
$849.95

Availability

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Released20222022
Release Date
  • Announced on May 19, 2022.
  • Available on May 19, 2022.
  • Announced on January 5, 2022 (CES 2022)
  • Available starting April 2022
PricingStarting at $1,099.99Starting at $1,099
Applicable Models
  • HP ENVY Laptop 17t-cr000
  • 2022 HP ENVY Laptop 17t
  • 2022 HP ENVY Laptop 17.3-inch
  • HP ENVY Laptop 17 (12th Gen Intel P28-Series Processors)
  • Lenovo ThinkBook 13x IAP
  • 2022 Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
  • Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Exterior

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Dimensions15.68 x 10.20 x 0.77 in11.73 x 8.23 x 0.51 inches (298 x 209 x 12.9 mm)
Weight5.49 lbs.Starting at 2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
Colors
Natural silver
Cloud Grey Storm Grey
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Keyboard
    • Full-size island-style backlit keyboard
  • Trackpad
    • Precision Touchpad Support
  • Keyboard:
    • 6-row keys.
    • Spill-resistant.
    • Backlit with LED lighting keyboard.
    • Multimedia Fn keys.
    • Call-control keys
  • Trackpad:
    • Buttonless glass surface multi-touch touchpad supports Precision TouchPad (PTP)
Chasis Information-
  • Surface Treatment: Anodizing sandblasting
  • Case Material
    • Top: Aluminium
    • Bottom: Magnesium-Aluminium
  • Hinge: 180° lay-flat durable hinge

Display

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Size17.3 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • 17.3” FHD
    16:9, 1920 x 1080, IPS, 300 nits, non-touch, edge-to-edge glass, micro-edge, 86.5% screen-to-body ratio.
  • 17.3” FHD with Touch
    16:9, 1920 x 1080, IPS, 300 nits, supports touch, edge-to-edge glass, micro-edge, 86.25% screen-to-body ratio.
  • 17.3” 4K UHD with Touch
    16:9, 3840 x 2160, IPS, 400 nits, non-touch, edge-to-edge glass, micro-edge, 86.25% screen-to-body ratio.
  • 13.3" WQXGA
    2560 x 1600, 16:10, 1200:1, IPS, anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, non-touch, Corning® Gorilla® Glass, Dolby Vision™, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 3.9mm narrow bezel (L/R), Hardware Low Blue Light.
  • 13.3" WQXGA Touch
    2560 x 1600, 16:10, 1200:1, IPS, anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, multi-touch, Corning® Gorilla® Glass, Dolby Vision™, 400 nits, 100% sRGB, 3.9mm narrow bezel (L/R), Hardware Low Blue Light.

Ports

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
2022 HP ENVY 17 Ports
Image Source: HP
Left (4)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (4)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery, HP Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), HP Sleep and Charge
  • 1 x full-size SD card slot
Left
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4 (40 Gbps), Power Delivery 3.0, and DisplayPort 1.4.
Right
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4
    Supports USB 4 (40 Gbps), Power Delivery 3.0, and DisplayPort 1.4.
  • 1 x Headphone / mic combo

Internal Specs

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Processor
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
  1. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1270P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Info
    • Slots: 2 x SODIMM Slots
    • Type: DDR4-3200 MHz
  • Memory Configurations
    • 8GB 16GB 32GB
      DDR4
8GB 16GB 32GB
5200 MHz dual-channel LPDDR5 memory
Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel.
Storage
  • Storage Slots
    • 1 x M.2 PCIe SSD slot
  • Storage Configurations
    • 512GB 1TB 2TB
      PCIe SSD
256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2TB
PCIe 3.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD.
  • Storage slots: 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe® Gen 4x4 slot
    Supports M.2 2242/2280 SSD.

Connectivity

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Wi-Fi
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7921 (2x2)
  • Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E™ 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
BluetoothBluetooth® 5.2Bluetooth 5.2

Battery

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Size55Wh
4-cell Li-ion polymer.
56Wh Integrated Li-Polymer battery.
Supports Rapid Charge Pro (charge up to 50% in 30min).
Battery Life
EPEAT® Silver registered
-
Power Supply90W Smart AC power adapter
Supports battery fast charge: approximately 50% in 30 minutes
65 W USB (Type-C) power adapter
Supports Rapid Charge.

Software

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
OSWindows 11
Home Pro
  • Windows 10
    Home Pro
  • Windows 11
    Home Pro
  • No operating system
Built-in AppsMcAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial offer
  • AI Meeting Manager
  • Lenovo Vantage
  • McAfee® LiveSafe™ (trial)
  • Microsoft Office 365 (trial)

Camera & Audio

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
CameraHP True Vision 5MP IR camera with camera shutter
  • Front-facing camera with privacy shutter
    720p (1280 x 720 HD) camera.
  • Windows Hello IR Camera
Audio
  • Audio by Bang & Olufsen
  • 2 speakers
  • HP Audio Boost
  • Integrated dual array digital microphone.
  • Dolby Atmos™ Speaker System.
  • 2 x 2W Harman Speakers.
  • 2 noise-canceling microphones, 360° near-field and far-field.

Misc

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
Sensors-
  • Touch style fingerprint reader on the power button.
  • Windows Hello IR Camera
Security
  • Camera Shutter
  • IR Camera for Windows Hello
  • Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified.
  • Default Smart Power On (Touch fingerprint reader integrated with power button)
  • Physical camera shutter.
  • Secure login with IR camera
  • Glance by Mirametrix
  • BIOS Security
    • Supervisor password.
    • Power-on password.
    • Hard-disk password.
    • Self-healing BIOS.
In the box
  • HP ENVY 17.3 inch Laptop
  • AC Adapter
  • ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
  • 65W AC adapter
  • 53Wh Internal battery
  • Quick start guide
Warranty
  • 1-year limited hardware warranty.
  • 1-year depot service
  • 2-year (1-yr battery) depot service

Key Features

2022 HP ENVY 17Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
At Glance
Released in Mid
2022
16:9 4K UHD
17.3”
2160p 60Hz
Weight
5.49 lb
2.49 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C/16T, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,680
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,170
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2022 HP ENVY 17 Ports
Released in Early
2022
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
2.67 lb
1.21 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1270P
12C/16T, 2.20 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,665
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,328
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5

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